Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
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California Cable & Telecommunications Association, Non Property 34 Committee made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $175,000 to California Democratic Party's campaign.
Political committees in California received over $1.5 billion in donations in 2022.
Political donations in the state are capped at $5,500 per election cycle for candidates running for the state legislature, such as Senators and Representatives. For gubernatorial candidates, the contribution limit is $36,400 per election cycle.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.
| Committee | Contributor | Contribution Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | California Cable & Telecommunications Association, Non Property 34 Committee | Late Contribution | $175,000 | 02/27/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | CALPAC CA Medical Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $95,000 | 02/24/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California State Council of Laborers, PAC | Late Contribution | $70,000 | 02/27/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 02/24/2025 |
| California Republican Party - State | Kern Oil & Refining Company | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 02/24/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 135, PAC | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $18,200 | 02/25/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Re-Elect Paloma Aguirre for IB Mayor 2026 | Late Contribution | $12,544 | 02/27/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Fabian Nunez for State Treasurer 2026 | Late Contribution | $11,800 | 02/25/2025 |
| Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026 | Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | Late Contribution | $11,400 | 02/26/2025 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 02/25/2025 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | Novo Nordisk, Inc. | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 02/26/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Campland, LLC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 02/27/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $9,800 | 02/27/2025 |
| Menjivar for Senate 2026 | Blue Shield of California | Late Contribution | $7,800 | 02/25/2025 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | VSP Vision Care | Late Contribution | $6,500 | 02/24/2025 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | California Credit Union League, PAC | Late Contribution | $6,000 | 02/27/2025 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians | Late Contribution | $5,900 | 02/27/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | California Ambulatory Surgery Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 02/25/2025 |
| California Republican Party - State | Republic Services, Inc. | Late Contribution | $2,500 | 02/24/2025 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | Marc Berman for Assembly 2024 | Late Contribution | $2,000 | 02/28/2025 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | California State Retirees, PAC | Late Contribution | $1,570 | 02/28/2025 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | California Teachers Association/Association for Better Citizenship | Late Contribution | $1,500 | 02/27/2025 |
| Bob Archuleta for Senate 2026 | California Credit Union League, PAC | Late Contribution | $1,400 | 02/24/2025 |
| California Republican Party - State | Seyarto for Senate 2026 | Late Contribution | $1,100 | 02/24/2025 |
| Solano County Democratic Central Committee | California Teachers Association, Association for Better Citizenship | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 02/27/2025 |
| Solano County Democratic Central Committee | SEIU United Healthcare Workers West Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 02/28/2025 |
| Democratic Central Committee of Marin | Marin Association of Public Employees, PAC | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 03/01/2025 |
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